NHS Grampian
RP250817 - Speech and Language Therapist
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Speech and Language Therapist – Band 5 (36h, Full-time)
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminates unlawful discrimination. The aim is to foster a representative workforce where every employee feels respected, valued, and able to perform at their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
About the Role
We are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for an innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our friendly Children’s Service in Aberdeen. This community-based role involves delivering universal, targeted, and specialist interventions for children with a wide variety of speech, language, and communication needs, including those with additional support needs.
As an SLT in this team, you will:
- Work independently and collaboratively across diverse settings
- Support and manage a dedicated caseload of children and young people with communication difficulties
- Receive guidance and supervision from experienced colleagues
The team provides excellent administrative and assistant support whilst fostering strong collaborative relationships with schools, local authorities, and a supportive focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Effectively communicate with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop and implement evidence-based interventions for speech, language, and communication needs.
- Carry a caseload while operating under the oversight of senior colleagues.
- Contribute to service enhancement and quality improvement initiatives.
- Attend team meetings and collaborate with education and social care partners.
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Requirements & person specification
We are seeking enthusiatic, highly motivated, and organised SLTs who are:
- Passionate about working with children and young people.
- Considerate and patient when engaging with clients.
- Able to balance independent working with team contributions.
- Committed to fostering inclusive practice and multagency collaboration.
Diversity & Equality Notes
NHS Scotland’s mission includes:
- Promoting equality and ensuring an environment free from discrimination.
- Advancing a diverse, representative, and inclusive workforce.
This role supports a disability-confident recruitment process. Please inform our recruitment team at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot if you need adjustments during the recruitment stages.
Application Process
- Closing Date: 8 July 2026 (CPP: May close early if 25 applications received).
- Interview Date: 21 July 2026.
- Application form available via JobTrain.
Important Notes
- DO NOT upload a CV—it won’t be used for shortlisting.
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- Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers for JobTrain.
- After submission, no amendments are allowed.
- Verify your contact email carefully as we use e-mail for correspondence.
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Advisories For Candidates
- Your application statement must address the job description criteria specifically to demonstrate skills and experience relevance.
- Internal candidates should update their JobTrain profile to reflect current employment status.
- If the role is within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone (LEZ), you may incur costs for unspecified vehicles while working—ensure compliance if required.
What advice NHS Scotland gives:
- For those needing accessibility adjustments at interviews, informal enquiries are welcome.
- Ensure your residence address on the form matches supporting documentation (ID).
- Check junk folders for responses from JobTrain or recruitment teams.
- For technical support during application completion, contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub.
NHS Grampian is one of Scotland’s 14 health boards, serving over 500,000 people across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. Our board’s culture is derived from clear values aligned with NHS Scotland’s frameworks.
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